convalescenza

convalescence

noun kohn-vah-leh-SHEN-tsah Rare

Origin: Latin convalescentia, from convalescere (to recover strength).

Also means

recovery period

Usage Note

Convalescenza denotes the period of gradual recovery after illness or surgery, distinct from the acute phase. It is used in medical and everyday contexts: essere in convalescenza means 'to be convalescing'. The plural convalescenze is regular but rare since the word is usually used in the singular with the article.

Examples

"Trascorre la convalescenza a casa dei genitori."

Natural Translation

She is spending her convalescence at her parents' home.

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